贵州三个民族亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因的遗传多态性

目的研究贵州汉族、布依族、苗族亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase，MTHFR)基因多态性，为贵州少数民族基因多态性数据库的建立提供相关数据。方法应用聚合酶链反应及限制性片段长度多态性检测贵州荔波汉族、布依族、雷山苗族MTHFR基因两个单核苷酸(677及1298位)多态位点的基因频率及基因型频率。结果汉族、布依族、苗族MTHFR677位T等位基因的分布频率分别是22．8％，16．1％，10．6％，MTHFR1298位C等位基因的分布频率分别是28．9％，39．1％，48．7％，677CT／1298AC双杂合子的分布频率分别是16．66％，22．7％，11．1％。在苗族还发现1例677TT／1298CC双纯合子。结论．MTHFR C677T和A1298C多态性存在群体差异；贵州雷山苗族、荔波布依族．MTHFR 1298位有较高的C等位基因频率，贵州雷山苗族MTHFR 1298位C等位基因频率是目前文献报道最高的民族。     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性与青海汉族妊娠期高血压疾病的相关性

目的 探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（MTHFR）基因-677C/T（rs1801133）多态性与青海汉族妇女妊娠期高血压疾病（HDP）的相关性。 方法 选择青海省HDP患者 139 例（HDP组）,正常妊娠孕妇 145 例（对照组）,应用限制性内切酶片段长度多态性聚合酶链反应（PCR-RFLP）方法,检测HDP组和对照组MTHFR-677C/T多态性分型并测序验证。 结果 HDP组和对照组MTHFR基因CC、CT、TT基因型频率分别为54.68%、35.25%、10.07% 和69.66%、22.06%、8.28%,CC基因型频率HDP组54.68%低于对照组69.66%（P<0.05）,CT基因型频率HDP组35.25%高于对照组22.06%（P<0.05）,而TT基因型频率HDP组和对照组之间差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）;HDP组和对照组MTHFR-677C/T多态性C和T等位基因频率分布有差异（P<0.05）,HDP组T等位基因频率高于对照组（χ²=5.568,P<0.05）。 结论 MTHFR基因-677C/T多态性与青海汉族HDP相关,MTHFR基因-677C/T多态性中T等位基因可能是HDP的易感基因,CT基因型为HDP的易感基因型。     

MTHFR基因C677T多态性与Down综合征发生的相关研究

目的研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因C677T多态性与Down综合征关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应—限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)法对32例DS患儿母亲,70例未生育DS患儿女性MTHFR的C677T进行基因分析。比较上述各组基因型和等位基因频率分布有无差异。结果MTHFR基因C677T突变型等位基因(T)频率在实验组和对照组中有显著性差异,CC、TT基因型频率分布差异有显著性(P<0.05)。CT基因型比CC基因型生育DS患儿风险高2.84倍,TT基因型比CC基因型生育DS患儿风险高9.26倍。结论MTHFRC677T基因多态性与Down综合征发生相关,TT基因型增加了Down综合征的发生风险,CC基因型是降低Down综合征发生的保护性因素。     

The allele frequencies of three polymorphisms in genes involved in homocysteine metabolism in a group of unrelated healthy Singaporeans

The cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) 844ins68 polymorphism, methionine synthase (MS) A2756G SNP, and 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T SNP are associated with homocysteine (Hcy) level in humans. Elevated Hcy level is considered a risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases among Asian populations. Therefore, the three polymorphisms may vary the risk for developing such diseases in Singaporeans. In this study, the three polymorphisms were determined in a group of unrelated healthy Singaporeans (273 Chinese, 127 Indians, and 156 Malays). Regarding allele frequencies, Indians had the highest frequencies of the CBS insertion allele (2.0%) and the MS 2756G allele (26.4%), while Chinese had the highest MTHFR 677T allele frequency (27.5%). In addition, the MTHFR 677T allele was found significantly lower in Chinese males than in their female counterparts. As the CBS insertion allele was suggested to be associated with lower Hcy level, whereas the MS 2756G allele and the MTHFR T/T genotype were related to higher Hcy level, the MS A/G or G/G genotype and the MTHFR T/T genotype were considered double genetic risk factors for elevated Hcy level. The frequency of such double genetic risk was 0.7% (4 subjects) in the total population consisting of 3 Chinese (1.1%) and 1 Malays (0.6%). No MTHFR T/T genotype was found in Indians. Such results suggested that Chinese could have higher Hcy levels than Malays while the situation for Indians was complicated. Since human Hcy levels are also affected by environmental factors, further studies are required to better evaluate the association between these three polymorphisms and Hcy levels and/or disease susceptibilities in Singaporeans.     

Polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene among women of childbearing age from Shiyan areaCSCD

Objective: To assess the association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene 677C>T polymorphism with blood homocysteine (Hey) level among women of childbearing age from Shiyan area. Methods: PCR - chip hybridization was used to determine the genotype of MTHFR 6770T, and a biochemical assay was used to determine the total Hey level among 428 healthy women of childbearing age. Association of MTHFR 677>T with total Hey level was assessed. Results: Heterozygous CT mutation was most common form for the MTHFR 677>T polymorphisms and amounted for 49. 77% among the group, while the CC wild type and homozygous TT mutation respectively accounted for 30. 61% and 19. 63%. These gave a frequency of 44. 51% for the 677T allele. The dominant genotype among different age groups were the CT type. Of note, the proportion of MTHFR 677CC is higher in women above 30 years of age. The distribution of MTHFR 677>T genotypes has differed significantly among different age groups (P<0. 05). Compared with those with wild type alleles, carriers of MTHFR mutations had a higher plasma Hey level. The genotypic frequencies of MTHFR C677T in Shiyan region differed significantly from those of Sichuan, Hebei, Henan and Shandong (P < 0. 05) but were similar to those of Jiangsu, Guangdong, Ningxia and Xinjiang. Conclusion: The distribution of MTHFR C677T polymorphism among women of childbearing age in Shiyan area is influenced by age and is geographically specific and associated with plasma Hey level. Nearly 50% of women have carried the high risk alleles, for whom folic acid supplementation is crucial for the reduction of birth defect rate. © 2018 MeDitorial Ltd. All rights reserved.     

MTHFR基因C677T位点多态性与不明原因重复性自然流产的相关性

目的　检测不明原因重复性流产 (unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion,URSA)患者亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶 (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase,MTH FR)基因 C6 77T位点多态性 ,探讨其与血清同型半胱氨酸、叶酸、维生素 B1 2 及与不同临床特征的关系。　方法　 U RSA非孕期患者 5 7例 ,对照组 5 0名 ,空腹血清总高半胱氨酸 (homocysteine,Hcy)的检测采用高压液相色谱法 ,血清叶酸、维生素 B1 2 的检测采用放射免疫法。MTH FR基因 C6 77T多态性采用聚合酶链反应 -限制性片段长度多态性技术检测。结果　 URSA患者组 C/ C基因型频率显著低于正常对照组者 ,总的突变 T等位基因频率显著高于对照组。MTHFR T/ T基因型患者血清 Hcy水平显著增高 ,血清叶酸水平显著降低 ,MTHFR C6 77T基因型在不同年龄、地区、流产时间、流产性质患者的分布差异无显著性。流产 3次以上 (包括 3次 )的患者 6 77T/ T基因型、携带 T等位基因的 C/ T T/ T基因型频率均大于流产次数少于 3次的患者。　结论　 MTH FRC6 77T基因多态性是 URSA发病的遗传风险因素。     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因C677T突变与山东汉族人群深静脉血栓形成的相关性

目的 研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase,MTHFR）基因C677T突变与中国人深静脉血栓形成的关系。方法 采用聚合酶链反应－限制性片段长度多态性方法对山东汉族63例深静脉血栓形成患者和80名正常对照进行了MTHFR基因C677T突变检测，计算患者组与对照组的基因型频率，以及该突变与深静脉血栓形成的相关性。结果 患者组与对照组C／T杂合子频率分别为41.27%和43.75%；T／T纯合子频率分别为52.38%和36.25%。患者组突变频率较高（x^2＝6.372，P＜0.01，ORT／T＝4.552,95%可信区间：1.440-14.398;x^2=6.742,P=0.009）。结论 MTHFR基因C677T突变与山东汉族人群深静脉血栓形成有相关性。     

No evidence for a preferential transmission of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 677T allele in families with schizophrenia offspring.

The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C > T polymorphism has been associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia in various case-control studies. However, case-control studies are sensitive to population stratification, which is not an issue in family-based studies. We conducted a family-based study comprising 120 families with a schizophrenic family member to explore the association between the parental MTHFR 677C > T polymorphism and schizophrenia risk in offspring. In addition, a meta-analysis was performed using the available studies with data on this subject. Transmission Disequilibrium Test (TDT) analysis showed no preferential transmission of the 677T allele from parents heterozygous for the MTHFR 677C > T polymorphism to schizophrenia offspring (P = 0.27). The genotype relative risks were 1.43 (95% CI: 0.83-2.47) for the 677TT and 1.42 (95% CI: 0.54-3.78) for the 677CT genotype, relative to the 677CC genotype. A meta-analysis using data from family-based studies comprising a total of 416 parent-child triads yielded no evidence implicating the 677T allele in schizophrenia risk (P = 0.58). By applying a log-linear model, we found no asymmetry within parental mating type. Our data provided no evidence that transmission of the MTHFR 677T allele is associated with schizophrenia risk. In addition, we found no evidence that the maternal genotype influences the risk of having schizophrenia offspring substantially.     

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and essential hypertension in the Czech population

Increased plasma concentrations of homocysteine have been found in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and essential hypertension (EH) and in patients with diabetic complications. The 677C/T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphism is related to the MTHFR enzyme activity and to the plasma homocysteine concentration. This study was designed to investigate an association of this polymorphism with CAD, EH, and type II diabetes mellitus in the Czech population. The MTHFR genotypes were assessed by the polymerase chain reaction-based methodology in a sample of 1199 unrelated Caucasian subjects with CAD, EH, type II diabetes, or a combination of these diseases, and in healthy subjects. Allele frequencies of the MTHFR polymorphism differed considerably between women with and without type II diabetes mellitus (P = 0.00069), with a higher frequency of the C allele in the diabetic women. In addition, the MTHFR T allele frequency was significantly higher in normotensive subjects with CAD compared with normotensive subjects without this disease (P = 0.020). Both associations were confirmed by multiple logistic regressions. In conclusion, while the C allele of the 677C/T MTHFR polymorphism is associated with type II diabetes mellitus in women, the T allele is associated with CAD only in normotensive subjects of Czech origin.     

糖尿病视网膜病MTHFR基因多态性及其与血浆同型半胱氨酸水平的关系

目的：研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase,MTHFR）基因多态性及血浆同型半胱氨酸水平与2型糖尿病视网膜病的关系。方法：应用聚合酶链反应－限制性内切酶片段长度多态性技术检测208例2型糖尿病患者（其中110例伴视网膜病）及57名正常对照的MTHFR C677T基因型，采用高效液相色谱法测定血浆同型半胱氨酸水平。结果：糖尿病视网膜病组MTHFR基因TT纯合基因型、CT杂合基因型及T等位基因频率（分别为28．18％、41．82％、49．09％）均明显高于糖尿病不伴视网膜病组（分别为18．37％、29．59％、33．16％）及正常对照组（分别为17．54％、28．07％、31．58％），基因型和等位基因频率分布差异均有显著性（P＜0．01），而MTHFR基因多态性在糖尿病不伴视网膜病组与正常对照组之间差异无显著性（P＞0．05），T等位基因与糖尿病视网膜病的发生密切相关（OR＝1．94，95％CI；1．31－2．88）。糖尿病视网膜病组、糖尿病不伴视网膜病组及正常对照组中，MTHFR基因有C677T突变者血浆同型半胱氨酸水平均显著高于无基因突变者。结论：MTHFR基因C677T位碱基突变致血浆同型半胱氨酸水平升高可能是糖尿病视网膜病发病的重要遗传因素。     

Thermolabile methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T polymorphism and homocysteine are risk factors for coronary artery disease in Moroccan population

Increased plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) levels have been shown to be a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). The common methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T (MTHFR C677T) polymorphism has been reported to be a strong predictor of mild hyperhomocysteinaemia (HHcy). We assessed whether this mutation was associated with increased risk of CAD and plasma levels of tHcy. We also evaluated interactions between this polymorphism, mild elevated tHcy levels and conventional risk factors of CAD. Method. Using PCR-RFLP analysis, we studied the frequency of the C677T genotypes and its effect on CAD and on tHcy concentrations in 400 subjects without and with CAD angiographically confirmed. There were 210 subjects with CAD and 190 subjects without CAD. Results. The frequencies of the C677T genotypes were 53% (59.5% in controls versus 48.1% in cases), 34.8% (32.1 in controls versus 37.1 in cases), and 11.8% (8.4% in controls versus 14.8% in cases), respectively, for 677CC, 677CT, and 677TT. The genotype frequencies were significantly different between case and control groups (P < .05). The 677T allele enhances the risk of CAD associated to HHcy (P < .01). In multivariate analysis models, MTHFR C677T polymorphism effect on CAD was masked by other risk factors. HHcy was only and independently influenced by MTHFR polymorphism and smoking habits, and it is a strong predictor of CAD independently of conventional risk factors. Conclusion. Our data suggest that HHcy is strongly and independently associated to CAD risk increase; and MTHFR C677T polymorphism and smoking habits were the main predictors of tHcy levels. The CAD risk increase is mainly associated with mild HHcy in 677TT, whereas in 677CT and 677CC it is mainly associated with the conventional risk factors.     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因C677T突变与冠心病的连锁分析

目的探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, MTHFR)基因C677T突变是否与冠心病连锁。方法应用传递不平衡检验(transmission/disequilibrium test, TDT)分析了先证者一级亲属中至少有1例冠心病患者的冠心病家系45个,调查了212人。其中完整核心家系、父母一方、双方基因型缺失家系分别为21、2和22个。PCR-RFLP鉴定MTHFR基因C677T位点基因型。结果 23个核心家系经经典TDT分析,杂合子父母传递给患病子女的T等位基因频率未显著偏离50%(P＞0.05);对40个符号要求的同胞组资料的同胞传递不平衡检验(sib transmission/desequilibrium test, STDT)和同胞组不平衡检验(sibship disequilibruium test, SDT)检验均未发现受累子代与非受累子代T等位基因分布差异有显著性(P＞0.05)。结论 MTHFR基因C677T突变与冠心病不连锁,提示该位点可能不是中国人冠心病的遗传易患因子之一。     

5,10-亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性及补充叶酸与非综合征性唇腭裂的相关性

背景：对于5, 10-亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(5, 10-methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase, MTHFR)基因C677T位点多态性与唇腭裂相关性的研究国内外结果不一,未见结合干预因素叶酸影响的相关报道。 目的：探讨河南地区汉族人群MTHFR基因C677T位点多态性及补充叶酸与非综合征性唇腭裂的发病关系。 方法：选取2008-09/2010-03在郑州大学第一附属医院及郑州市第一人民医院整形外科就诊的非综合征性唇腭裂患者110例,采用PCR-RFLP法检测外周血中MTHFR基因C677T位点基因型并与40例健康对照比较频数差异。同时结合母孕期是否补充叶酸进行统计学分析。 结果与结论：病例组和对照组C677T基因型及等位基因频率比较差异均具有显著性意义(P < 0.01),且有家族史的患者TT基因型及T等位基因频率高于无家族史患者(P < 0.05)。对母孕期是否补充叶酸进行比较,发现非综合征性唇腭裂与叶酸摄入呈负相关(χ²=4.304,r=-0.169,P  < 0.05)。结果提示MTHFR基因C677T位点突变与河南汉族人群非综合征性唇腭裂的发生相关,母孕期补充叶酸能降低非综合征性唇腭裂的发病风险。     

Lack of association between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and ischaemic heart disease (IHD): family-based association study in a Spanish population

The effect of the C677T polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene, traditionally associated with ischaemic heart disease (IHD), was assessed in a Spanish population. The transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) was used to determine a possible association in a sample of 101 trios of IHD patients. The distribution of MTHFR genotypes was similar in the IHD subjects and the parental group; the TT genotype was present in 14.9% of IHD patients, as compared to 15.2% in the parents. The frequency of the T allele was also similar in IHD cases and parents (39.6% vs. 42.4%; p = 0.649). The TDT confirmed that the observed transmission of the T allele did not deviate significantly from the expected one (chi2 = 0.743; p > 0.4). Our TDT analysis clearly demonstrates a lack of association between the T allele of the C677T mutation in MTHFR and cardiovascular artery disease, both for the general group and for different risk subgroups (smokers, hypertension, male sex, overweight and type A behaviour pattern) in the Spanish population.     

Genotypes of the C677T and A1298C polymorphisms of the MTHFR gene as a cause of human spontaneous embryo loss

BACKGROUND Polymorphisms C677T and A1298C of the MTHFR gene have been implicated in fetal viability. In this study, we determined the allele and genotype frequencies of these polymorphisms in different populations, including spontaneous abortion (SA) fetal tissues, with the objective of evaluating their impact on fetal viability. METHODS 342 samples of fetal tissues, selected from SA occurring during the 1980s, 230 samples from subjects born in the 1980s and a third set of samples from 204 subjects born in the 1950s, were genotyped by using TaqMan probes. RESULTS The wild CC genotype of the C677T polymorphism showed a strong protective effect against abortion (0.03 in SA versus 0.47 in 1950s and 0.43 in 1980s) (P < 0.0001). Genotypes of three mutations in the combinations of polymorphisms for C677T and A1298C showed a very low frequency in the living population; however, the three mutations genotypes were over expressed in the SA group (0.02 in 1950s; 0.03 in 1980s and 0.17 in SA) (P < 0.0001). Samples with four mutations (n = 2) were found only in the SA group. CONCLUSIONS There is no linkage disequilibrium between C667T and A1298C polymorphisms. Fetal viability is directly related to the CC genotype as a protector while the three and four mutation MTHFR genotypes appear to be a determinant on fetal non-viability and SA.     

A novel multiplex PCR-RFLP method for simultaneous detection of the MTHFR 677 C > T, eNOS +894 G > T and - eNOS -786 T > C variants among Malaysian Malays

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hyperhomocysteinemia as a consequence of the MTHFR 677 C > T variant is associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke. Another factor than can potentially contribute to these disorders is a depleted nitric oxide level, which can be due to the presence of eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C variants that make an individual more susceptible to endothelial dysfunction. A number of genotyping methods have been developed to investigate these variants. However, simultaneous detection methods using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis are still lacking. In this study, a novel multiplex PCR-RFLP method for the simultaneous detection of MTHFR 677 C > T and eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C variants was developed. A total of 114 healthy Malay subjects were recruited. The MTHFR 677 C > T and eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C variants were genotyped using the novel multiplex PCR-RFLP and confirmed by DNA sequencing as well as snpBLAST. Allele frequencies of MTHFR 677 C > T and eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C were calculated using the Hardy Weinberg equation. METHODS: The 114 healthy volunteers were recruited for this study, and their DNA was extracted. Primer pair was designed using Primer 3 Software version 0.4.0 and validated against the BLAST database. The primer specificity, functionality and annealing temperature were tested using uniplex PCR methods that were later combined into a single multiplex PCR. Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) was performed in three separate tubes followed by agarose gel electrophoresis. PCR product residual was purified and sent for DNA sequencing. RESULTS: The allele frequencies for MTHFR 677 C > T were 0.89 (C allele) and 0.11 (T allele); for eNOS +894 G > T, the allele frequencies were 0.58 (G allele) and 0.43 (T allele); and for eNOS 786 T > C, the allele frequencies were 0.87 (T allele) and 0.13 (C allele). CONCLUSIONS: Our PCR-RFLP method is a simple, cost-effective and time-saving method. It can be used to successfully genotype subjects for the MTHFR 677 C > T and eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C variants simultaneously with 100 % concordance from DNA sequencing data. This method can be routinely used for rapid investigation of the MTHFR 677 C > T and eNOS +894 G > T and eNOS 786 T > C variants.     

The homozygous C677T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is a genetic risk factor for migraine

Increased homocysteine levels are associated with various pathological conditions in humans, including stroke and cardiovascular disorders. Homocysteine acts as an excitatory amino acid in vivo and may influence the threshold of migraine headache. Frosst et al. [1995] reported an association between the homozygous C677T mutation in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene and serum homocysteine levels. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of the MTHFR mutation in Japanese patients with migraine and tension-type headache (TH). Seventy-four patients with migraine headaches (22 with aura and 52 without aura), 47 with THs, and 261 normal controls were recruited. Genotyping of MTHFR C677T polymorphism was performed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. We detected that the incidence of the homozygous transition (T/T) in migraine sufferers (20.3%) was significantly higher than that in controls (9.6%). Moreover, the frequency of the T/T genotype in individuals with migraine headaches with aura was remarkably high (40.9%). The MTHFR T allele was more frequent in the migraine group than in the control group. Our results support the conclusion that the MTHFR gene, causing mild hyperhomocysteinemia may be a genetic risk factor for migraine. Am. J. Med. Genet. (Neuropsychiatr. Genet.) 96:762-764, 2000.     

No association of the C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism with schizophrenia

Some serological and genetic studies have suggested that alterations in folate metabolism are associated with increased vulnerability to schizophrenia. In particular, these findings are most striking for the role of a putatively functional variant (C677T) in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. To test the hypothesis that the T allele and the TT genotype are risk factors for psychosis, we genotyped the C677T polymorphism in 206 participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and 359 participants from a population control sample. Neither the T allele nor the TT genotype was associated with increased risk for schizophrenia. These results do not support a role for the C677T MTHFR variant in schizophrenia.     

Prevalence of genetic risk factors for coronary artery disease in Corsica island (France)

We have investigated the frequencies of seven markers among 100 unrelated individuals with angiographically documented CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) and among 100 unrelated healthy blood donors in the central region of Corsica island (France). The seven polymorphisms analyzed were chosen from six candidate genes involved in (1) Renin-Angiotensin system: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE I/D), (2) Lipid metabolism: Cholesterol Ester Transfer Protein gene (CETP TAQ1B), (3) Platelet aggregation: alpha and beta subunits of the platelet GpIIb/GpIIIa integrin complex (GpIIb HPA3 and GpIIIa Pl(A1/A2)), (4) Coagulation fibrinolysis: Plasminogen Activator Tissue (PLAT TPA25 I/D) and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR C677T and A1298C). The samples were genotyped using the polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction enzyme analysis for the RFLPs. No significant difference in allele frequencies between patient and control groups was observed. The occurrence of the MTHFR T677T genotype and of the T677T/A1298A compound genotype is higher in cases (20%) than in the controls (4%). Odds ratio seems to indicate that individuals with the MTHFR T677T genotype and the T677T/A1298A compound genotype had a 6-fold increased risk for developing CAD (ORs = 6; 95% CIs = 1.96-18.28) suggesting a possible association of MTHFR C677T with the risk of CAD in Corsican population.     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因突变与不明原因复发性流产的关系

目的探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase,MTHFR）基因C677T和A1298C突变与不明原因复发性流产（unexplained recurrent miscarriage,u RM）的关系。方法利用聚合酶链式反应（polymerase chain reaction,PCR）和限制性片段长度多态性（restriction fragment length polymorphisms,RFLP）方法,检测52例u RM患者（u RM组）和16例可孕妇女（对照组）MTHFR C677T和MTHFR A1298C位点多态性。结果 u RM组中MTHFR 677C/T（26.9%vs 25.0%,P=1.00）和677T/T（17.3%vs 6.3%,P=0.43）基因型频率以及T等位基因频率（30.8%vs 18.8%,P=0.19）高于对照组但无显著性差异;u RM组中MTHFR 1298 A/C（23.1%vs 18.8%,P=0.98）和1298 C/C（13.5%vs 12.5%,P=0.73）基因型频率以及C等位基因频率（25.0%vs 15.6%,P=0.27）高于对照组亦无显著性差异。结论我们的研究结果表明MTHFR C677T和A1298C基因位点突变可能与u RM无关。